- The base 2012 Kia Soul starts at $14,650, including a $750 destination charge, while the top-of-the-line Soul! starts at $20,350, including shipping.
- The 2012 Soul pricing reflects a $655 increase in the base model.
- The 2012 Soul gets a midcycle freshening and a new 138-horsepower 1.6-liter GDI engine linked to a six-speed manual transmission.
IRVINE, California — The top-of-the-line 2012 Kia Soul has crossed the psychologically critical $20,000 mark for the new model year. The base 2012 Kia Soul starts at $14,650, including a $750 destination charge, while the top-of-the-line Soul! starts at $20,350, including shipping.
The 2012 Soul pricing reflects a $655 increase in the base model. The Soul is on sale now.
The 2012 Soul comes in three trim levels, Soul, Soul+ and Soul!.
The 2012 Soul, which gets a midcycle freshening and a new 138-horsepower 1.6-liter GDI engine linked to a six-speed manual transmission, was formally unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show.
Standard features on the 2012 Soul include a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, vehicle stability management and Hill-Start Assist Control.
Kia says it will continue to offer special-edition Souls in the 2012 model year.
Inside Line says: We're starting to see a little price creep on high-end Kia models, such as the Soul.
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rushsaga says:
09:26 AM, 12/20/2011
I found a 2010 Soul 1.6L 0-60 sec @ 8.6 and the 1/4 mile @ 16.6. That is with the 122 HP. I expect my 2012 base Soul with the new 1.6L (138hp) to be a smidgen quicker. The heavier 2010 2.0L had a 0-60 of 8.2 and 1/4 mi of 16.2, maybe my vehicle will fill in the acceleration slot between those 2010 models. BTW I am getting 29 MPG of City driving....not bad at all!
http://www.zeroto60times.com/Kia-0-60-mph-Times.html
rushsaga says:
05:55 AM, 12/18/2011
This car is a bargain.....I got the base 2012 model for $13,700 plus tax, tag and dealer fee in Florida....THERE IS NO COMPETITION AT THIS PRICE POINT (PERIOD!). This car comes standard with pw & pl for which the Rio you have to pay $1,000 extra (granted you also get keyless in the Rio plus it IS better looking outside, a la VW). It also has telescopic/tilt, Sat radio (free w 3 mos subscription), A/C, electric PS, the 1.6L is Direct Injection and is 4 HP short of last year's 2.0L, the manual is 6 speed not a 5.... The one main thing missing is an armrest ($130 ebay) and I will add an alarm to get the keyless entry. This car has a top rating from IIHS, it is airy and spacious with its tall ceiling and with that tall Cargo opening inside you can put anything in there......Doesn't fit inside? Then you have the option of using racks on the very flat and very long roof. NO ONE ELSE OFFERS THIS COMBINATION AT THIS PRICE POINT!! (PERIOD, AGAIN).
jscion says:
12:10 PM, 08/29/2011
If the interior wasn't absolutely hideous, cheap looking, and if it had all-wheel drive, this would be a fantastic car.
guy1974 says:
06:23 AM, 08/29/2011
So the base price goes up $655 and the top spec (Sport no longer made) is >$1800. Quite an increase even with more powerful engine, 6 speed (rather than 4 speed) transmission and UVO.
neusp33d2 says:
08:00 PM, 08/26/2011
It's simple
Soul! = Soul Exclaim
Soul+ = Soul Plus
Soul = Soul
BTW, I owned a Soul! for 10 months. Couldn't even keep it for a year before I wanted to sell it. Not a good car at all.
ed124c says:
03:17 PM, 08/26/2011
For $20,350 that Soul! better have the 164 hp 2 liter engine.
compressor says:
06:16 AM, 08/26/2011
How do you tell your dealer you want the Soul!, not the Soul?
Anyway, I hope the top level cars are coming with more sound insulation because this thing is loud. Make that loud!